Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
he Iran-Israel conflict has its own identity that goes beyond the geopolitical considerations of the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
ising tensions between Iran and Israel, culminating in retaliatory warfare since the 7th of October, have plunged Saudi Arabia into a state of uncertainty.
Turkey-Egypt Axis Has the Potential to Influence Global Geopolitics
Moreover, the emergence of the Turkey-Egypt bloc as a regional power could provide certain advantages in balancing Iran, one of the United States’ main regional rivals.
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
The embargo on Qatar, known as the “Gulf crisis,” was lifted in 2021, and relations with Turkey, Iran, and Syria were normalized.
How the Middle East Became an Arena for Putin’s Power Struggle with the US
Read: Europe Caught Between Russian Threat and Dependence on the US
Closer military ties with Iran and Wagner
The invasion of Ukraine accelerated strategic cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Turkish Influence Expands: Turkey-Somalia Maritime Agreement in the Horn of Africa
If Turkey were to become a security actor in the Gulf of Aden, this would likely put Iran in a position of concern.
How Are the Gulf States Approaching the Yemen Crisis?
, while at the same time engaging in diplomatic negotiations with Iran and the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia Surprises Analysts with Cancellation of Oil Expansion Plan
These countries, crucial for regional stability, may find it difficult to balance their budgets, impacting their diplomatic support in addressing key regional issues, including Gaza and tensions with Iran.
Understanding the Iran-Pakistan Standoff and Its Futility
hether it was a unilateral action by the Iranian deep state or had the assent of the Iranian government as well, it is hard to make sense of Iranian missiles that streaked more than 50 km deep into the territory of Pakistan on January 16, 2024, and, per Pakistan, killed two children and injured three others.
Russia Has Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE
At the same time, within the framework of this search for partnership, normalization processes with Israel, Iran, and Turkey have been carried out since 2020, albeit at different levels.
US Redesignates Yemen’s Houthi Group as ‘Global Terrorists’
"The Yemeni Government reiterates its confirmation that to establish peace in Yemen, the Houthi militia must abandon its terrorist approach and its loyalty to the Iranian regime, renounce violence, and accept the peace proposals," the statement affirms.
Who Will Say “Enough Is Enough” to Israel?
A very understandable conclusion emerges from the book, which thoroughly analyzes the policies followed by countries in the region from Algeria to Iran, Iraq to Libya, and the Gulf to Turkey.
The Missing Piece of the Middle East Chessboard: Russia
eijing was instrumental in the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, hosting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin
With the Great Game, which is assumed to have lasted from 1856 to 1914, the Russian Tsardom competed with Britain in the geographical direction of Iran-India-Central Asian Turkic States while sharing common colonial goals.
US Bolsters Middle East Military Presence Amid Israel-Hamas War
While the exact location of the Ohio-class submarine remains undisclosed, its deployment is an open message to Iran and Hezbollah, who have been accused by Washington of stoking further conflict.
Turkey is the Safest Route for East-West Trade
The project lost its significance, as the two main signatories, Russia and Iran, are both targeted by Western sanctions.
Israel Holds the Key to the Solution of the Palestinian Question
Relegated by many to the background due to developments focusing on Iran and the Persian Gulf since 1979, the Palestinian question has continued as an unresolved "problem," and today, it is again the most important item on the agenda in the Middle East and the world at large.
Gaza-Israel War: The Missing Context of Occupation
Hamas, which is the primary actor in this operation against Israel, faced very serious criticism for re-establishing relations with both the Damascus regime and Iran due to the attitude taken by Iran and Russia in Syria.
What Are the Implications of the Israel-Hamas Conflict for Africa?
Specifically, Hamas at the local level and Iran at the regional level pose an existential threat to Israel.
China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
In March 2021, Iran and China signed a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement entailing economic, military, and cybersecurity cooperation.
